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DS Automobiles DS 4 vs Renault Express comparison

Compare performance (130 HP vs 102 HP), boot space and price (34,000 £ vs 17,100 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – DS Automobiles DS 4 or Renault Express?

DS Automobiles DS 4 vs Renault Express: Key differences

DS Automobiles DS 4

  • markedly more power
  • only slightly quicker 0–100 km/h
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Renault Express

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  • considerably cheaper
  • a bit more efficient
  • visibly lighter
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By Achim Sedelmaier

Here’s where it gets real: The technical differences in detail

DS 4

Costs and Efficiency:

Price and efficiency are key factors when choosing a car – and this is often where the real differences emerge.

Renault Express is considerably cheaper – starting at 17,100 £ , while the DS Automobiles DS 4 costs 34,000 £ . That’s a price difference of around 16,852 £.

Fuel consumption also shows a difference: the Renault Express uses 4.6 L/100km and is a bit more efficient than the DS Automobiles DS 4 with 5.2 L/100km. The difference is about 0.6 L/100km.

Express

Engine and Performance:

Power, torque and acceleration say a lot about how a car feels on the road. This is where you see which model delivers more driving dynamics.

When it comes to engine power, the DS Automobiles DS 4 offers markedly more power – delivering 130 HP compared to 102 HP. That’s roughly 28 HP more horsepower.

When accelerating from 0 to 100 km/h, the DS Automobiles DS 4 is only slightly quicker – completing the sprint in 10.9 s, while the Renault Express takes 11.9 s. That’s about 1 s quicker.

Looking at top speed, the DS Automobiles DS 4 is a bit faster – reaching 203 km/h, while the Renault Express tops out at 167 km/h. The difference is around 36 km/h.

There’s also a difference in torque: the DS Automobiles DS 4 delivers slightly more torque with 300 Nm compared to 240 Nm. That’s about 60 Nm more.

DS 4

Space and Everyday Use:

Whether family car or daily driver – which one offers more room, flexibility and comfort?

Seats: DS Automobiles DS 4 offers more seats – 5 vs 2.

In terms of curb weight, Renault Express is visibly lighter – 1,296 kg compared to 1,558 kg. The difference is around 262 kg.

For maximum load capacity, the Renault Express offers clearly more capacity – up to 3,300 L, about 2,060 L more than the DS Automobiles DS 4.

When it comes to payload, the Renault Express carries clearly more – 700 kg compared to 442 kg. That’s a difference of about 258 kg.

Who wins the race in the data check?

The Renault Express stands well ahead of its rival in the objective data comparison.
This result only shows which model scores more points on paper – not which of the two cars feels right for you.

from £17,100
Express

Renault Express

  • Engine Type : Diesel, Petrol
  • Transmission : Manuel
  • Drive Type : Front-Wheel Drive
  • Power HP : 75 - 102 HP
  • Consumption L/100km : 4.6 - 6.6 L/100km
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DS Automobiles DS 4

The DS 4 is a striking compact that wears couture-inspired styling like a tailored suit, and its cabin feels more boutique hotel than ordinary hatchback with premium materials and clever detailing. On the road it mixes poise with comfort, rewarding drivers who want a refined, characterful alternative to the usual suspects — and enjoy the odd admiring glance at the lights.

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The Renault Express is a no-nonsense city van that pairs clever packaging and practical cargo space with an easy-to-drive, fuss-free character. Built for small businesses and active families, it delivers rugged reliability and low running costs without pretension — a sensible workhorse with a wink.

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Renault Express

Costs and Consumption
Price
34,000 - 41,700 £
Price
17,100 - 19,500 £
Consumption L/100km
5.2 L/100km
Consumption L/100km
4.6 - 6.6 L/100km
Consumption kWh/100km
-
Consumption kWh/100km
-
Electric Range
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Electric Range
-
Battery Capacity
-
Battery Capacity
-
co2
137 g/km
co2
121 - 149 g/km
Fuel tank capacity
53 L
Fuel tank capacity
50 L

Dimensions and Body
Body Type
Hatchback
Body Type
Cargo Van
Seats
5
Seats
2
Doors
5
Doors
4
Curb weight
1,558 kg
Curb weight
1,296 - 1,390 kg
Trunk capacity
430 L
Trunk capacity
-
Length
4,400 mm
Length
4,393 mm
Width
1,830 mm
Width
1,775 mm
Height
1,470 mm
Height
1,811 mm
Max trunk capacity
1,240 L
Max trunk capacity
3,300 L
Payload
442 kg
Payload
575 - 700 kg

Engine and Performance
Engine Type
Diesel
Engine Type
Diesel, Petrol
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission
Manuel
Transmission Detail
Automatic Gearbox
Transmission Detail
Manual Gearbox
Drive Type
Front-Wheel Drive
Drive Type
Front-Wheel Drive
Power HP
130 HP
Power HP
75 - 102 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
10.9 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
11.9 - 16.3 s
Max Speed
203 km/h
Max Speed
100 - 167 km/h
Torque
300 Nm
Torque
200 - 240 Nm
Number of Cylinders
4
Number of Cylinders
4
Power kW
96 kW
Power kW
55 - 75 kW
Engine capacity
1,499 cm3
Engine capacity
1,332 - 1,461 cm3

General
Model Year
2,024 - 2,025
Model Year
2021
CO2 Efficiency Class
E
CO2 Efficiency Class
D, E
Brand
DS Automobiles
Brand
Renault
Is the DS Automobiles DS 4 offered with different drivetrains?

Available configurations include Front-Wheel Drive.

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